| Santhana Prapthirasthu | |
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| Directed by | Sanjeev Reddy |
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| Cinematography | Mahi Reddy Pandugula |
| Edited by | Sai Krishna Ganala |
| Music by | Score Ajay Arasada Songs Sunil Kashyap Ajay Arasada |
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Running time | 140 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Santhana Prapthirasthu is a 2025 IndianTelugu-languagecomedy drama film directed by Sanjeev Reddy.[1] Produced byMadhura Sreedhar Reddy and Nirvi Hariprasad Reddy, the film stars Vikranth Reddy, andChandini Chowdary in lead roles.[2]
The film was released on 14 November 2025.[3]
The story follows Chaitanya, a shy and soft-spoken software engineer who secretly marries Kalyani despite her father’s disapproval. After settling into married life, the couple decides to start a family. Their plans take an unexpected turn when Chaitanya discovers that he has a low sperm count. This revelation leads to a mix of humorous, chaotic, and emotional situations involving eccentric doctors, concerned family members, and quirky friends. Despite the sensitive subject of male fertility, the film treats the theme with a light, family-friendly comedic tone, focusing on acceptance, love, and togetherness.
The background score and a song is composed by Ajay Arasada, whilst all the remaining songs are composed bySunil Kashyap.[4]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Naalo Edho" | Sreejo | Aditi Bhavaraju | 4:00 |
| 2. | "Anukundhokati Le Ayyindhokati Le" | Balavardhan | Vennela Kishore | 3:29 |
| 3. | "Telusa Nee Kosame" (Composed by Ajay Arasada) | Sri Mani | Armaan Malik | 4:09 |
| 4. | "Santhana PrapthiRasthu Shubhamasthu" | Kasarla Shyam | Ram Miriyala | 3:36 |
| 5. | "Mari Mari" | Uma Vanguri | Hesham Abdul Wahab | 4:15 |
Santhana Prapthirasthu was released on 14 November 2025.[5]
123Telugu gave the movie 3 out of 5 stars and praised it for dealing with the sensitive issue of male infertility in a thoroughly entertaining manner.[6]
MoneyControl gave the movie 3 out of 5 stars and mentioned that the movie is a fun yet sensible way to talk about a serious issue.[7]
Suresh Kavirayani ofThe New Indian Express rated the film 2.5 out of 5 and stated, "Santhana Prapthirasthu is a neat attempt to present the theme of infertility in a light, entertaining manner."[8]The Hindu felt that, "with tighter writing and sharper editing", the film's ideas could have landed far better.[9]
Suhas Sistu fromThe Hans India appreciated the film’s balance of humour and awareness, rates 3/5 and wrote, “Santhana Prapthirasthu succeeds in presenting a delicate issue through a family-friendly comedic format.”[10]
Sandeep Athreya ofSakshi (media group) gave it 3/5 stars and wrote "Santhana Prapthirasthu isn’t a heavy drama — it’s a breezy entertainer laced with a socially relevant core. Thanks to strong performances and well-placed comedy, it manages to keep you engaged even when the emotional beats falter. It's a pleasant weekend watch for anyone looking for a clean, uncomplicated film with a fresh theme".[11]